Obore, Six Others Granted Bail in Parliament Shs27bn Corruption Case

What the report says

KAMPALA — Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Court has granted bail to interdicted Parliament communications director Chris Obore and six co-accused in a case tied to the alleged misuse of public funds meant for parliamentary donations and corporate social responsibility programmes, according to Watchdog Uganda. The ruling was delivered by Justice Michael Elubu.

The court set cash bail at Shs30 million for Obore, with additional conditions including surrendering his passport and a land title. His sureties were bonded at Shs300 million each. Other accused persons received varying bail terms: Methods Mureebe Muhanuka, Rajab Kaaya and Emmanuel Okwi were each set at Shs20 million, Daniel Adilo and Leonard Okema at Shs35 million each, and Vincent Otebata at Shs30 million. All were required to provide sureties, keep fixed residences and report monthly to the court registrar.

The seven accused include senior parliamentary staff and the chief executive of the Uganda Parliamentary SACCO. They had been on remand at Luzira Prison since early July 2026. Prosecutors from the Inspectorate of Government say the case involves embezzlement, causing financial loss and money laundering linked to an estimated Shs27 billion. The allegations cover funds said to have been received between 2023 and 2026 for Parliament’s donation and CSR activities, which prosecutors contend were not carried out as intended.

The case is part of wider anti-corruption scrutiny of public spending inside Parliament. Watchdog Uganda reported that the accused deny wrongdoing and argue that bail should be available while they prepare for trial.